Milliken Nominated for State Senator Seat
Republican committees in Grange Hall and the county caucus selected J. W. Milliken as the preferred candidate for State Senator, ahead of H. D. Campbell and A. L. Coulter. After a series of ballots Milliken achieved the nomination unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicas
Grange Hall
Covell
Antrim
A. K. Dougherty
Charlevoix
A. L. Coulter
Grand Traverse
Q. E. Boughey Kalkaska
C. C. Jenks
Leelanaw
Wm. Dalzell
Beezie
Wexford
Republican City Committee
J. W. Milliken
H. D. Campbell
Milliken
Campbell
Lumber Sale and Flood Hit Michigan Timber Trade
T W Hastings sold 1 500 000 feet of lumber to Tonawanda parties in Kenton near Lake Superior. The sale is the season’s first big deal, price not learned but higher than last fall. Chas Merrill & Co moved 5 000 000 feet of logs to Saginaw mills, while Saginaw Valley suffered a major flood, damaging docks and bridges and disrupting rail service. L Corniwell plans a 5 000 000 foot white pine mill start near Pigeon by April 1. Jonathan Boyce continues to hold 500 000 000 feet standby pine in Roscommon and along the Hoffman branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hastings
Kenton
Lake Superior
Tonawanda
Fisher
West Bay City
Chas. Merrill & Co
Gladwin County
Saginaw
Saginaw Valley
Jonathan Boyce
Bay City
Mich
Roscommon County
Hoffman
Real Estate Transfers Recorded March 21 to 26
Listings show multiple property conveyances from Traverse City area to individuals including Jenson, King, Perry Hannah, and others. Transactions include lots, blocks, and tracts across Fie Lake, Lackwood, and village areas, with values like 205, 250, and 600 dollars. Public notice of transfers and grantees names appear throughout the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenson
J. D King
Fife Lake
Philip Bernsteine
J D King
Fite
Perry Hannah
F. M. Paine
Green Lake Township Nominations Detailed
At Green Lake township caucus held at 2 pm nominees named for offices including Supervisor Willis Wightman Clerk S E Hopkins Treasurer A M Lewis School Inspector Geo Morrell Board of Review H Gilbert Justice of the Peace full term Wm Dexter Justice of the Peace short term U S Ottenger Constables Jas Corey Grant Hest Samuel Vanderhoof H G Butler In Union caucus at 7 pm nominees listed for Supervisor Charles Thompson Clerk Cy Morrell Treasurer A B Curtis School Inspector L W Lyons Board of Review H A Morrell Justice of the Peace full term Dell Bridge Justice of the Peace short term Wm Hazzard Highway Com Byron Bridge Constables George Holte E E E Toner E A Owens Pearl Brawer
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Green Lake
Green Lake Township
Willis Wightman
S E. Hopkins
Treas
A. M. ©. Lewis
Geo. Morrell
Board of Review
H. Gilbert
Justice of the Peace
Wm. Dexter
U. S Ottenger
Jas. Corey
Grant Hest
Samuel Vanderhoof
H. G. Butler
Charles Thompson
Cy Morrell Treas
A. B Curtis
L W. Lyons Board of Review
H. A Morrell
Dell Bridge
Wm. Hazzard Highway
Byron Bridge
Connstables
George Holte
E E. E. Toner
E A. Owens
Pearl Brawer
Funeral for Vergil Pierce Held at Second M E Church
Funeral services for Vergil Pierce were held Sunday at the Second M E church at two o clock. Rev Reusch delivered the sermon with the Good Templar choir providing hymns. Floral tributes included a High school, alumni, and Good Templars pieces, calla lilies from Mrs McMonald, and numerous wreaths. Remains buried in Oak Wood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergil Pierce
M. E
Reusch
Good Templar
Good Templar Lodge
Good Templars
Suburban Notes and Local School Visit Report
Suburban Notes report the marriage of R E Flood of Suttons Bay to Miss Jessie John of Northport performed at the bride’s home by Rev. W H Hurl. The couple will reside in Suttons Bay. The bride and groom are well regarded and received several presents. The Kalkaska chemistry class visited Mancelona iron works, learning iron making. Frank Pudney estimates about 150000 bushels of Kalkaska potatoes from the 1897 crop shipped, averaging 48 cents per bushel, totaling around 72000 dollars in circulation. remaining stock is largely contracted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R E. Flood
Suttons Bay
Jessie John
Northport
W. H. Hurlbut
Myrtle John
M. Brown
Leland
Leelanau
Kalkaska School
Gillie
Mancelona
Frank Pudney
Kalkaska
A Stroke of Diplomacy
An applicant asks a woman to use her influence for a job in her husband’s private office, mentioning a dangerous rival a bewitching girl. The woman replies she will decide the next day. Strand Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myusband
Strand Magazine
Hope for Women Promises Cure from Zoa Phora
An advertisement declares Zoa Phora a scientific remedy for female complaints aimed at girls wives and mothers. It touts a testimonial from Mrs. B Rast of Long Meadow Massachusetts and promotes a free book from Kalamazoo Michigan.
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Rast Long Meadow
Mass
Zoa Phora
Tgs
Kalamazoo
Mich
Nomination of Henry D Campbell by Silver Republican 27th District
At Traverse City Michigan on March 28 1898 the Silver Republicans of the 27th District chose Dr C J Kneeland as chairman and J W Travis as secretary. On motion J G Ramsdell nominated Judge Henry D Campbell by acclimation for State Senate to fill the vacancy. The portrait of Governor Pingree was chosen for the vignette and the group endorsed the Governor's extra session taxation plan requiring corporations to pay their share of public burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Michigan
C. J. Kneeland
J. W. Travis
J. G. Ramsdell
Henry D Campbell
Pingree
Steamer Columbia to Run Traverse City Service with Electric Lights
The Columbia arrived from Harbor Springs where it spent winter. Ice left Little Traverse Bay on Saturday and Captain Young began preparations for Traverse City runs with Charlevoix stop. Planned regular trips between Traverse City and Petoskey, alternating with the Cummings. Columbia will feature an electric plant with fifty to seventy lights. Wiring near completion and engine aboard. Captain Young to buy a dynamo this week.
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Columbia
Harbor’ Springs
Little Traverse Bay
Capt. Young
Traverse City
Charlevoix
Petoskey
Cummings
Young
Governor Parris and Lafayettes Maine Sabbath Departure
The Kennebec Journal recalls General Lafayette's visit to Maine during Governor Albion K. Parris tenure. On a Sunday, Parris urged a Monday departure with military honors, but Lafayette refused, leaving Maine as the Sabbath observance continued and the governor attended church.
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Albion K. Parris
Kennebec (Me
General Lafayette
United States
Maine
Portland
Parris
Lafayette
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Vitality for Life’s Battle
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as giving a clear head an active brain and a strong vigorous body making the user fit for the battle of life. It highlights health benefits and daily vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdock
Eod
Applied arts movement shapes daily life with architecture
Harper's Weekly notes that painters sculptors and architects collaborate to bring art into everyday objects. stained glass mosaics fabrics furniture posters and book illustrations expand artistic reach beyond museums, reflecting democratic taste and civic pride despite a long timeline.
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Pericles
Harper’s Weekly
Butterfly Neckties American Idea Revealed in Europe
A prominent literary figure recalls searching Europe for butterfly neckties during a tour. He describes mislaying his ties in Rome and Berlin Vienna and failing to find them in Paris London or other cities, concluding the butterfly tie is distinctly American.
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Europe
Rome
Berlin
Vienna
Paris
London
Haberdashers
Washington Star
Sultan Receives Guests Like Aged Court Figure
The article compares the US president’s informal hosting to the sultan’s manner with guests. It notes the sultan dines with a Christian woman, uses a dragoman for conversation, and remarks on a mousetrap found at table. A second anecdote tells of Kit Carson during Fremont’s expedition surviving a buffalo hunt after a rifle miscue.
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United States
England
Laundry Talk Sparks Banter From Detroit Showmen
The Detroit Free Press cites Hojack asking about shirt laundry and Tomdick replying that shirts are done with about three washings to finish fully. The exchange underlines practical humor in daily tasks.
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Hojack
Tomdick
Detroit Free Press
The Unexpected Theatrical Moment in Yonkers
In Yonkers a couple’s surprise wedding proposal is overheard by the bride’s father, prompting mixed reactions and the crowd’s surprise as Bob and Laura face an unintended audience. Lucretia comments on parental absence and public awkwardness.
Golden Medical Discovery Restores Hope for Diseased Bodies
A persuasive health notice extols Dr. R. V. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery from Buffalo, claiming it revives weakened digestion and tissue, builds blood, and counteracts early consumption. It asserts the remedy cures constipation with Dr. Pierce’s Pellets and promises renewed strength and vitality.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
The Value of a Woman’s Voice in Matrimony
A New York Journal line argues that a woman's tongue travels 5 643 450 yards over a lifetime of seventy years across talking, teaching, gossiping, bidding farewell, and bargaining. It claims this sounds appalling but notes the world would be empty without her voice.
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New York Journal
Ostrich Feather Hat Sparks Mocking Exchange in Tribune
A witty exchange in the Chicago Tribune quotes Maria mocked for wearing a large ostrich feather in her hat. She retorts she borrowed it from John’s big hat worn during marches with the Resplendent Knights of the Ancient and Honorable Order of Fuzzy Guzzies.
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Maria
John
Knights of the Ancient and Honorable Order of
Chicago Tribune
Hearty Enjoyment in Chicago Record Prompting Reading Habit
The Chicago Record notes children’s fondness for reading and promotes literacy with a playful line about books lacking backs. It highlights families valuing reading at home and encourages enjoying literature together.
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Chicago
Dr Thom’s Eclectric Oil Sold At Drug Stores
An ad style claim touts Dr Thom’s Eclectric Oil as instantly reliever and perfectly safe. It promises availability at any drug store with cod pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Electro-therapeutic bath gains popularity in Traverse City
Dr. Ludwig von Dolecke and Miss Hattie V. Hadley introduced a new electro-therapeutic cabinet bath in Traverse City. The method attracts many women seeking relief from chronic ailments and promises beauty improvements through electricity. Miss Hadley invites ladies to inspect the bath at Park Place and consider establishing a permanent practice.
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Ludwig von Dolecke
Doctor’s Institute
Hattie V. Hadley
Traverse City
Miss Hadley
Park Place
Spray Pump advertised as perfect agitation for pest spray
An advertisement touts the Merrill Morres Spray Pump as the only device delivering perfect and constant agitation for uniform insecticide distribution. It claims approval by U.S. and state agricultural officials and displays at 123 Cass Street Traverse City Michigan by Z C Fairbanks and Barney Anderson near the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Governental Agricultural Officials
England
Merrill & Morres
Z. C. Fairbanks
Barney Anderson
Cass Street
First National Bank
Traverse City
Mich
Kilmer Swamp Root Ad for Kidney Relief
An ad explains home tests for kidney health with urine sediment and urges using Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root. It claims relief for back pain kidney and bladder issues and mentions samples by mail with stamps for postage.
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Traverse Bay Eagle
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghhampton
N. Y
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A. L. Coul
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Lamb
James Beamer
Bruce Evans
Herman Evans
Martin
H. Brodhagen
Pease Norton
H L & Co
Silas E. Call
R. H. Crumm
Ney
Ralph Case
Paul Worms
Benjamin Worm
Sey
Davis
W. L Brown
Bunyan Douglas
Rowland Douglas
Asylum
Miss Lichty
Douglas
Nebraska
EAGLE
Roland Douglas
Silver Republican Convention
Castor
the Applied Arts
the Sultan
Carson and the
Carson
Fremont
India
Kit
Laura
Bob
Lucretia
Papa
Yonkers Statesman
Castoria
Miss Bhattie V. Hadley
Grand Traverse County
Grange
U. S
Teachers’ Institute
Netlie C. Gray
George A. Sweet Nursery CO
Dansville, N.Y
Doglers
Yarge
Parker
Curts
Humphreys
J.K
Humphreys’ Med. CO
William St
New York
Umphreys
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